South Carolina Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in South Carolina reported 3 WARN Act notices in August 2022, displacing an estimated 945 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and up 169% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 315 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 600 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 600 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marlboro | 1 | 600 |
| Greenville | 1 | 250 |
| Richland | 1 | 95 |
Marlboro absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 600 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bennettsville | 1 | 600 |
| Greenville | 1 | 250 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 945 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk ESV | Bennettsville | 600 | Closure | |
| DHL Supply Chain | Greenville | 250 | Closure | |
| Communication Service for the Deaf | 95 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Mohawk ESV at its Bennettsville facility, reporting 600 affected workers. DHL Supply Chain followed with 250 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the South Carolina labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by South Carolina. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all South Carolina WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.